SendPress Newsletters

What It Does

SendPress Newsletters is a self-hosted email marketing plugin that lets you build subscriber lists, compose newsletters with a WordPress-native editor, and send campaigns directly from your site without a third-party ESP. It includes signup forms, list management, and basic tracking for opens and clicks. In short, it keeps the entire newsletter workflow inside your WordPress dashboard.

Who It's For

This plugin suits small site owners, bloggers, and non-profits who prefer to send newsletters from their own server rather than pay for Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar services. It works best for lists under a few thousand subscribers, where deliverability and simplicity matter more than automation depth. If you already live in WordPress and want one fewer subscription, SendPress fits naturally.

Who Should Skip It

Skip this if you run a high-volume list, need advanced automation, drips, or ecommerce integrations, or rely on dedicated deliverability infrastructure. Larger senders should use a purpose-built ESP like MailPoet, Mailchimp, or Omnisend instead.

The Bottom Line

SendPress Newsletters scores 68.28 out of 100, reflecting solid maintenance and high ratings but weak popularity and almost nonexistent public support. It is a workable option for small, budget-conscious senders comfortable hosting their own email pipeline. For most readers, the alternatives listed above offer a better balance of community, support, and proven scale.

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